The primary purpose of the South Carroll High School instrumental music program is to provide students an educational experience in music leading to mastery of the instrumental music content and achievement standards established by the State of Maryland. The program emphasizes those skills and concepts that will provide a foundation for lifelong learning and a way of knowing and understanding the world.
To this end, the primary function of the instrumental music program is to develop students’ skills in:
Performing a varied repertoire of music
Reading and notating (writing) music
Listening to, analyzing, and describing music
Evaluating music and musical performances
Understanding music in relation to history and culture
In addition to the musical training that students receive by performing in ensembles, students learn cooperation and teamwork, commitment, tolerance, and acceptance. Performing well with a group that plays well helps build self-esteem, confidence, and pride in accomplishment. Music study also reinforces reading and math skills, and enhances gross and fine motor coordination.
Performances are presented as a part of the balanced, comprehensive educational program.
To this end, the primary function of the instrumental music program is to develop students’ skills in:
In addition to the musical training that students receive by performing in ensembles, students learn cooperation and teamwork, commitment, tolerance, and acceptance. Performing well with a group that plays well helps build self-esteem, confidence, and pride in accomplishment. Music study also reinforces reading and math skills, and enhances gross and fine motor coordination.
Performances are presented as a part of the balanced, comprehensive educational program.